Washington D.C.

Covering a land area of 68.3 square kilometers and boasts a population of 601,723 people, Washington, D.C. serves as the capital of the greatest country on earth, the United States of America. Founded on the 16^th of July 1790, Washington, D.C. is situated on the north bank of the Potomac River and is bordered by Virginia to the southwest and Maryland to the other sides.

The summer season tends to be warm and humid, while winters are wet and freezing. Even though the height of summer runs from July to August, thunderstorms are frequent during this time of year. With mild temperatures characterizing the change of seasons, April and October are the loveliest time for visiting Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C.’s official language is English. 85.16% of Washington, D.C.’s citizens ages five and older speak English at home and 8.78% speak Spanish. French is the 3^rd most spoken language at 1.35%.

Washington, D.C.’s official currency is the US dollar. Washington has an increasing, diversified economy with an escalating fraction of expert and business service jobs.

Washington, D.C. holds numerous tourist attractions and one of the most popular attractions is the Washington Monument which is the most well-known trait of Washington, D.C. skyline. The monument is open from 9:00 – 4:45 daily for visitors who desire to take the elevator ride up for magnificent views of the city.

Another tourist attraction is the Lincoln Memorial. It is an American memorial built to pay tribute to the 16^th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. It is situated on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The Lincoln Memorial is visited by millions of travellers each year and it’s the site where many protesters hold gatherings.